SanTan Brewing CompanyHefeweizenChandlerNo need to add an orange slice to this high-scoring hefe. “Citrus all over the place.” —Brian. “Tastes like Constant Comment tea, in a good way.” —Keridwen. 5% ABV

Lumberyard Brewing CompanyFlagstaff IPAFlagstaff“Everybody be quiet while I drink one of the best beers in these coolers.” —Brian. “The honey floralness balances the pine, then gets bitten off by a bit of bitterness.” —Keridwen. 6.1% ABV

Sonoran Brewing CompanyWhite Chocolate AleScottsdale“Oh, that is so what I wanted it to be.” —Nicole. “Why would you want a cupcake in a beer?” —Keridwen. 4.7% ABV

Old World BreweryDark Knight PorterPhoenixA subtle, dry blend of coffee, cocoa and roasted marshmallow, with a dash of soy sauce. 6.8% ABV

Sleepy Dog BreweryWet Snout StoutTempeIf you could caramelize toast, then blend it with condensed coffee syrup without it becoming too sweet, this stout is what you’d conjure up. 5.7% ABV

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Nimbus Brewing CompanyOatmeal StoutTucson/ScottsdaleBreakfast flavors of strong coffee, oatmeal and a hint of bacon make this a bold stout. “Mmm.” —Craig. 5% ABV

Sonoran Brewing CompanyInebriator StoutScottsdale“I can’t stop drinking this. One of my top two favorites, and the only stout that’s crisp and refreshing and not overly coffee-steeped.” —Keridwen. 9.1% ABV

Sonoran Brewing CompanySonoran 200ScottsdaleBrewed with agave nectar and aged six months in oak. “It’s like beer went to Tuscany and turned into the dessert wine vin santo.” —Keridwen. 19.37% ABV

Beers can be purchased at several Valley locations, including AJs, BevMo, Sprouts, Total Wine, and Whole Foods. Old World Brewery beers available only at the brewery.

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